Volvo S60 Polestar
Sports Car Guide

Polestar to remain “dynamic and independent” under Volvo control

Polestar, the performance brand of Volvo Cars, will operate as a dynamic and independent enterprise under Volvo Cars’ ownership, according to Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars. Mr Samuelson said Polestar will have its own management team and will control its own product strategy, research and development, as well as marketing and sales. [Read More]

2016 Suzuki Vitara RT X
4WD & SUV Guide

Suzuki launches all new Vitara

The All New Vitara , which goes on sale today, will come in two grades – RT-S and RT-X. All Vitara models come standard with Satellite Navigation, Reversing Camera, LED Daytime Running lights, 17 inch alloy wheels, Privacy glass and more, establishing a high value specification base [Read More]

Volvo XC90 Inscription
4WD & SUV Guide

Volvo XC90 5 Star Euro NCAP safety rating

Volvo’s new luxury 7-seater SUV, the XC90, has been awarded 5 stars and achieved top ratings in its 2015 Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) tests. The XC90 also scored 100% in the Safety Assist category. The XC90 features advanced pedestrian protection functionality that independent safety regulators have yet to include in their testing protocols [Read More]

Toyota Prado Kakadu
4WD & SUV Guide

Toyota Prado new Engine upgrade

Toyota has powered-up its market-leading LandCruiser Prado with higher levels of performance and driving enjoyment by introducing a new-generation turbo-diesel engine, improved petrol V6 and new six-speed automatic transmission. The all-new high-torque 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine is 227cm3 smaller than the engine it replaces, yet it boosts output with up to 450Nm of torque while reducing fuel use and emissions1. [Read More]

Toyota Landcruiser Sahara
4WD & SUV Guide

Toyota Landcruiser update due in October

Toyota has been busy and the updated Landcruiser due in October tops off a busy period. The update to the legendary Landcruiser includes styling, performance and safety advances. More details about the changes to LandCruiser 200 will be announced at launch timing in October. [Read More]

Subaru EyeSight
News

Subaru’s EyeSight™ sales soar

Subaru’s EyeSight™ driver assist technology featured in 43 per cent of its vehicles sold in the first half of 2015. As the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) join forces to campaign for autonomous braking technology to become standard in all new cars, Subaru’s own statistics show it is a pioneering leader in the field. [Read More]

Volvo XC90 Inscription
4WD & SUV Guide

Volvo XC90 Inscription model popular

Three quarters of the orders for Volvo’s new luxury SUV, the XC90, are for the top of the range Inscription model, the company has revealed. Volvo launched the All-New XC90 in Australia two weeks ago and the reaction from local car buyers has been just as positive according to Kevin McCann, Managing Director of Volvo Car Australia. [Read More]

Subaru WRX Hyper Blue
Sports Car Guide

Subaru is going Hyper Blue

Subaru is going Hyper Blue, with the launch of three special edition sports variants in the eye-catching one-off colour scheme. Just 200 WRX Premiums with Lineartronic™ Continuously Variable Transmissions, 50 WRX STI Premiums (manual) and 50 BRZs with option pack* (manual and automatic), will be sold in the distinctive tone, available in showrooms from October 1. [Read More]

Subaru Forester 2.5i-L Special Edition
4WD & SUV Guide

Subaru Forester Special Edition 2.5i-L

Subaru has launched a special edition of its entry-level Forester 2.5i-L variant with a variety of extra features adding value to the multi award-winning Sports Utility Vehicle. The long list of extra features adds just $2000 to the standard Forester 2.5i-L, giving the Special Edition a starting price with CVT transmission of $34,990 Manufacturer’s List Price [Read More]

2015 Subaru Forester 2.0D-L CVT
4WD & SUV Guide

2015 Subaru Forester 2.0D-L CVT Review

The Forester has long been a favourite here at AnyAuto with its boxer engines, Symmetrical AWD capability and Subaru quality and innovation. Externally the style could be described as conservative meets practicality. The midsized AWD SUV maintains sleek lines without resorting to the sloped and tiny rear windows [Read More]